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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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